It’s estimated that there are a remarkable 13.5 million dogs in the UK - meaning that more that a third of homes contain at least one perfect pooch.
It means that dogs are, by quite distance, the most popular pet in the country (followed by cats and fish), with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds.
When it comes to choosing on your perfect pup there are many things to factor in, opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.
Terriers are a type of dog that are hugely popular in the UK, perfect for people who have active lifestyles (they need plenty of exercise).
The UK Kennel Club recognises over 30 breeds of these canine characters – issuing Kennel Club Pedigree Certificates to pups that make the grade.
25. Norwich Terrier
Along with its close cousin the Norfolk Terrier, the Norwich Terrier is the smallest of the hunting terrier breeds. They are easily distinguished from the Norfolk by their upright ears - compared to the drop ears of the Norfolk. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
26. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Affectionately known as the Staffy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier originated in the Black Country of Staffordshire. They descended from 19th-century bull terriers and were first recognised as a distinct dog breed by the UK Kennel Club in 1935. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
27. Sealyham Terrier
A rare Welsh breed developed in the 19th century by Captain John Edwardes at Sealyham House, in Pembrokeshire, the Sealyham Terrier is now facing extinction - a far cry from its glory days after the First World War when it was associated with Hollywood stars and the British Royal Family. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
28. Russian Black Terrier
Also known as the Chornyi Terrier, the Black Russian Terrier was first bred in the former USSR in the late 1940s and the early 1950s. It was largely used as a military dog and, despite the name, is not a true terrier. Around 17 different breeds of dog were used to create it including the the Airedale, the Giant Schnauzer, the Rottweiler, the Newfoundland, and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog. Photo: Canva/Getty Images